# CVE-2016-6093: IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-06-08 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager: 2.5, 2.0.1, 2.6

## Description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997956
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95985
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118172

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